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Definition of overabundant

overabundant

/ˌoʊvər.əˈbʌn.dənt/
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Adverb:overabundantly
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overabundant Lexical Profile

overabundant Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Existing or occurring in excessive quantities; more than is needed or desirable.

Example

"The region's overabundant deer population has begun to damage the local forest ecosystem by stripping young saplings of their bark."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century by combining the native prefix 'over-' with 'abundant', which derives from Old French and ultimately from Latin 'abundare', meaning 'to overflow'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overabundant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overabundant
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